Home Canned Bacon

Sorry, not Q, just something different.

I do a lot of canning and like to have shelf stable things on hand. I don't rely on the freezer for everything.

Here's how I can bacon.
I partially cook the bacon strips, they have color but are limp.



I place 10 to 12 slices on a sheet of parchment paper..



fold the sides of the paper over the end pieces, then fold the bacon in half..



roll up the bacon and place it into a sterilized jar....
leave a 1" headspace..





wipe the rim of the jar with white vinegar to cut the oil and make a good seal.
Add a hot lid, and it's ready for the pressure canner.







I processed these at 12lbs of pressure for 75 minutes. Check your canner and altitude for your pressure and time. They are not all the same.





By precooking the bacon, you eliminate most of the drippings in the jar.
I saved all drippings and canned it separately.





I either fry the bacon in a skillet, or zap it in the microwave for about one minute.

ready for the microwave..



fried til crisp...



The bottom three were from the microwave, the top were pan fried...



I like to use the canned bacon for several things... bacon wrapped, pepperjack stuffed shrimp, for one..



The bacon crisps up nicely...




I really like having this on hand and it just sits on the shelf in the cellar til I need it.

Just something different!


Thanks for looking!

ssv3 said:

Dang Neighbor! You never cease to amaze and open eyes. Just awesome. Never would've thought.

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Thanks Neighbor! I use the heck out of it. :grin:

sudsandswine said:

Would’ve never thought about doing that!

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Thanks! It's really nice to have on the shelf! :grin:

Smoke on Badger Mountain said:

Mind blown! That would never have crossed my mind. Thanks Jeanie! Everything you put out her always looks fantastic.

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Thanks Josh!! Also, thanks for inspiring me to post something! :laugh: :mrgreen:

Bacchus2b said:

Just when you think you are old and jaded having seen everything..... Very Cool Idea!

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Thanks so much! :grin:

TravelingJ said:

That's the understatement of the century. How long is this shelf stable for?

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:laugh: Thanks! 5 years. I usually use my canned goods within 3 years though.:grin:

SmokinAussie said:

This is the second time I've seen this.

I saw it on your blog and it did my head in. My thoughts... how on earth do you have enough time to come up with this stuff??? I'm really amazed. Of course I work 6 days a week so NO. I'm never going to do this. I will never have that much home smoked bacon lying around or the time to cook and preserve it, but I'm very glad that you do, and that you can show us too!

Clearly this is why you have no time or inclination for your own show... You're just having too much fun doing what you do with no interest in having interns cut your ingredients for you and a food director telling you what to do.

Very admirable indeed. We are lucky to have you here Jeanie!

Cheers!

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Very kind of you Bill!
Lol It takes a bit of work but then I get to enjoy the results for the rest of the year!
I'd never give up my freedom for a tv show. Lol
Thanks for the kind comment! :-D

Titch said:

Looks very interesting, never seen this, or heard of it before.
Whats the shelf life at room temp?

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Thanks Titch! It's 5 years on the shelf at room temperature. I keep my canned goods in the cellar where the temperature stays about 68F to 70F year round. Once opened, the jar needs to be refrigerated. I usually just cook the whole jar up and use the bacon in a day or two. :grin:

food4thot said:

Note to self: Consider divesting cast iron cookware stocks

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:laugh: Made me laugh again!! Thanks! Lol